California employers now face an additional requirement in the prevention of workplace harassment—mandatory sexual harassment training for all supervisors.
The new law, codified at Section 12950.1 of the California Government Code, applies to employers who "regularly employ 50 or more persons or regularly receive the services of 50 or more persons providing services pursuant to a contract, or any person acting as an agent of an employer, directly or indirectly, the state, or any political or civil subdivision of the state and cities."
Summary of requirements
Covered employers must provide the training required under Section 12950.1 by January 1, 2006 to all supervisors who are employed as of July 1, 2005. Any employer who has provided training and education to a supervisory employee since January 1, 2003 is not required to provide additional training to that employee by January 1, 2006. However, those who are hired or promoted after July 1, 2005 must receive training within six
